Boxing's War Role and Its Lasting Impact
Edited by WE Corbetti surveys boxing in war times, praising Jimmy Crabby and Tommy Australia as symbolic fighters. It argues boxing builds soldierly resilience, initiative, and endurance, shaping training and public morale across Allied forces.
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Jimmy Crabby
Jimmy
Avetralis
Jimmy Clabby
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Tommy Ares
America
Eestralia
England
Australis
Enilleva
Ilass
Tomarhed
Weil Eet
Hine
Farad Shrestenius
Millian
Rich Joo
TWA
Canaga
Australia
Bish
C. Mayer
Anwlian Torco
Pasi
Boma
Bilan
Col
Bosing Immumiewia
Wit
London
Cour
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Waine
Rise of boxing and national fire in prewar era
The piece reflects on boxing's brutal appeal and the era's martial aura, contrasting ringside grit with higher calls of patriotism. It notes public tolerance for violence in sport, critiques fashionable gentility, and traces the sport's decline amid growing political tensions and calls for disciplined national life.
McCoy vs Guendredy 20 Round Fight Recap
A rain soaked Saturday night bout saw Billy McCoy press the action against Guendredy over 20 rounds at a local motel venue. McCoy employed aggressive in-fighting and a strong tele-hook while Guendredy answered with steady defense and counter work. The crowd witnessed a spirited tussle with McCoy pushing the pace and both men displaying resilience and determination throughout the bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy McCoy
Nick Metinire
Eton
Mackay
Deter
Billy Mccay
Arthur Gonolly
Rene Vest
McCoy
Quendyeus
Peter Jackson Boxing Career Portrait Featured in Referee Reprint
A faded, garbled note discusses Peter Jackson and his boxing rise, mentioning peers, notable bouts, and dramatic scenes. It promises an illustrated period piece aligned with the Colored boxer’s early career, urging readers to order the Referee to follow the full installments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Jae
Sverpwhers
Aveese
Kousewanni
Meckin Hospital Letter From Private Section
Meckin writing from St Vine Cent Hospital records back pain and a two week stay with more to come He mentions plans to visit and contributes to the Darcy Memorial Fund from two boys in the area Matt Wells Pittsfield Cher 40 years old and Harlem? account unclear
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meckin
St. Vinecent's Hospital
Dave Meckin
Mianilé
Darcy
World’s Bantam Supremacy Fought In New Orleans Ring
Herman of New Celiants defeated Pantie Hina in a grueling twenty rounds to claim the bantamweight title amid dramatic moments. Burns pressured and bled, with Herman's precise defense and clinching dominance keeping him ahead throughout the bout. Burns ended his career after the decision, while Herman announced his marriage to Anna Le Blanc of New Orleans.
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New Gris
Sete
Herman
Pantie Hina
Korns
Herne Ody
Dhe Eeanca
Hawksar
Herrman Wis
Tay
Tims
Byrne
Ageremor
Wermacis
Burne
Hetman
Josina Emipys
Harman
Sammy Goldman
Mernan
Baniatleight
Johnie Colon
Kid Ww
Kid Wilhome
National Army
Tigran
Iwi Terman
Wester
Sun— Gay
Anna le Blanc
New Orleans
Unclear fragmentary event with names and matches
Fragmentary report mentions a January 9 event featuring Tom Hanley, Billy Tingley, Lee Watacn, and others. References to boxing or wrestling, a 4.0 division winner, and a traveler Flare Fisher claim to a weight championship amid scattered, garbled phrases. No clear outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eetereroriat
Wedrundiag
Billy Tingley
Lee Watacn
Flare Fisher
Trinidad X Guld Coast
Africa
South Africa
Hae
Bremen
New York Crowd Sees McCoy Beaten By O Dowd In Brutal Bout
In New York the middleweight title fight pitted Al McCoy against Mike O Dowd. The bout featured wild betting, riotous crowd scenes, and a dramatic finish as O Dowd delivers crushing blows, knocking McCoy from the ring and securing a knockout in the late rounds.
Hilt Outboxes Millerick In Tough Lightweight Bout
Middleweight Jim Mullerich loses a decision to Hilt after a grueling ten round bout at the Stadium Ruahewhter Bay. Hilt dominates early and mid rounds with body work and a late rally keeps Millerick from a comeback, while other weight class results feature Sinclair decision in the featherweights and Corbett beating Wilton in the paperweight division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Mullerich
Fia
Jan It
Satraeyevan Ingaesin
Ruahewhter Bay
Hite
Mile Ferick
Jin
Hilt
Tell' Antight
Millerick
Mullzvick
Epee
Telehae
Rownd
Swan
Tayor
Nailerick
Millerek
Bilelick
Davor
Apory
Sinclair
Mathone
Jesse Corbett
Albert Wilton
Jimmy Werner
Charlie Sia
Ree
Elmoxon
Jack Hannan
Charlie Williams
Wim
Norman
Harry
Stewart Dee J Nelson
Brampton
Boxing Money Talk In Melbourne and New York Letters
A chaotic excerpt discusses boxing finances and personalities. It mentions Charlie Whitt the referee and ex New York Boxing Association official, with references to a £60,006 sum and a potential $200,000 payout. The piece notes public interest in boxing across England Australia and the United States, including Saunders and Goodwin discussions and a Melbourne report on December 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
England
Australia
Charlie Whitt
Anager
New York Boxing Association
New York Exchange
Rle White
Re. Gay
Saunders
Melbourne
Goodwin Sayer
Fitzsimmons Challenges Godfrey at Cooks Hill
A chaotic match report describes Fitzsimmons challenging Godfrey after a series of bouts. It notes victories by Fitzsimmons over Young Peter Jackson, a broken arm of a rival in a stadium, and ongoing talk of championship contention with Godfrey, who reportedly dodged the challenge amid Australian title ambitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzsimmons
Godfrey
Cooks Hill
Neweantie
Geo
Blayst Sapsieek
Low Linen
Ted Bicawimimops
Foser
Peter Jackson
Ms Garber
Gene
Jess Willach
Matel Stibe
O'Maley
Fred
Bormehow
Australie
Bia
Aipmane
Australia
Godrey
Harry Holmes
Briabene
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Alee Benzo
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Billy Bunday
Imuny Touvandsy
Belfe
Strone
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Garmana
Venrase
Gerson
Liu Ani
Wu Howelst
Werner Ante
Lord Lonsdale
Apa
Pitls
Huthak
Thomas Atking
Aloo Grim
Aslan
Jank Skelly
Vics
Uropuowe
Lea Cowal
Llogether
Nueur
Amee
Mir
Ieee
Eanacitls
Gates
Peavy
Ieee Saat
Gradwaite
Berit
Vitland
Tapera
Europe
Peer Jaekaon
Wien
Matt Wells Pitteheld
Cher
Eli
Binelah
Asailyy
Harlem Bdey III
Pete Herman
Frankie Burns
Tom Hanley
France
Tamaya Ardent Seale
Teaak Walton
Darkie
Joe Pwo
Dstt
Fuubelt
Snowy
Baker
Rus
Auda
Vor
Opawa
Mike Deed
al McCoy
New York
New York Evening Journal
Jay
Maine
Frawley
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Aniston
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Mike O'Dewa
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Mike
Usbal
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Army
Abe
Betine Sparpoien
Phen
Agen
L Oving
Pseu
Haubres Rameras
O'Dowd
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Meavay
Jim Hike
Metap
St. Paul
Taurus
Wan Lacood
Ds Tong
Ae Bouty
Tim Clase
Raton Sore
Haury Greenesis
Harry Stone
Shas
Vince Slackburn
Godieey
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Baker's Stadium
Serans TO Wght
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Ushi Challag Cni Sun Tae
Ten Rownds
Matt Murphy
Benny Palmer
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